How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Milford, UT?

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Milford, UT is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.58 mi
04h 03m
Flight
173.87 mi
279.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.87 mi
Kilometers
279.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.58 mi
Kilometers
369.47 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, Apr 11, 3:52 PM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Sat, Apr 11, 7:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-04-11T11:48
Arrive Milford
Sat, Apr 11, 3:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
114.8 mi
02h 01m
To Milford
114.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 29 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 300 South

    748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 500 South

    1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Temple

    1 km · 2 min · West Temple

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

    195.3 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Beaver

    1604 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    30 mi · 37 min · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
195 mi · 85%
West Center Street
30 mi · 13%
North Main Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.82 mi
West Temple
0.63 mi
SR 160
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

195 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
02h 01m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
8:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salt Lake City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Milford?

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Salt Lake City and 114.7 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salt Lake City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scipio, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scipio.

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Milford. Straight-line distance: 173.87 mi (279.81 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

City in Beaver County, Utah, United States

Population1,405
Coordinates38.3969100, -113.0107900
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Milford (-113.01079, 38.39691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.07
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.53 $63.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.27 $68.54
Premium $4.55 $36.85 $73.69
Diesel $5.41 $43.84 $87.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Milford. The current time is 11:48:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.